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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise June 2023 |
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Outlive : the science & art of longevity
by Peter Attia
Drawing on the latest science and challenging mainstream medicine, a visionary physician and leading longevity expert presents a well-founded strategic and tactical approach to extending lifespan while also improving our physical, cognitive and emotional health.
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Microjoys : finding hope (especially) when life is not okay
by Cyndie Spiegel
This profound compendium of beautifully written narrative essays and prompts reveal the power of microjoys. Hidden wisdom, long-ago memories, subtle treasures and ordinary delights that surround us—offering moments of joy and comfort to keep us buoyed and moving forward.
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The great money reset : change your work, change your wealth, change your life
by Jill Schlesinger
Ten timely financial steps to build the life you really want. The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to rethink everything. Now, when it comes to envisioning a post-pandemic future, financial expert Jill Schlesinger hears one question over and over: IS THIS REALLY HOW I WANT TO LIVE? The Great Money Reset is your guide to getting real and building your best life.
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| Good Girls: A Story and Study of Anorexia by Hadley FreemanWhat it is: a candid, incisive look at anorexia from a survivor; an examination of recent research into disordered eating, include potential ties to other factors like OCD or autism.
About the author: Hadley Freeman is a journalist and author of the bestselling memoir House of Glass.
Is it for you? Although Good Girls features credible research, Freeman (who isn't a scientist or clinician) makes some conjectures of her own about the disease, including questions about a possible relationship between anorexia and gender dysphoria. |
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| The Wellness Trap: Break Free from Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious... by Christy Harrison, M.P.H, R.D.What it is: an incisive and sobering look inside wellness culture, the industry that profits from it, and how it can do more harm than good.
Read it for: the great pains author Christy Harrison takes to differentiate between "wellness" and actual well-being.
Reviewers say: "A valuable addition to conversations about race, class, ableism, and diet culture" (Library Journal). |
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| Dear Prudence: Liberating Lessons from Slate.com's Beloved Advice Column by Daniel M. LaveryBased on: long-running Slate advice column during Daniel M. Lavery's tenure as Prudence, from 2015 to 2021.
Why you might like it: Lavery's unique writing style as Prudence was a well-balanced mix of wit, insight, and candor that broadened the appeal of the advice column's format to hook a whole new generation of readers. |
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| Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy RossWhat it is: an accessible, thought-provoking exploration of how engaging in artistic and cultural activities are fundamental to both our physical and mental health.
Topics include: postpartum depression recovery, chronic pain, and practical tips for engaging with art and creativity in your daily life.
About the authors: Susan Magsamen is the founder of the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Ivy Ross is the vice president of hardware design at Google. |
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| Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World by Gretchen RubinWhat it's about: how consciously reconnecting with your senses can enrich your life and help you appreciate important moments.
About the author: Gretchen Rubin is a bestselling writer and speaker best known for her books The Happiness Project and Better Than Before.
Reviewers say: "For active seekers, Rubin again provides simple insights for becoming more aware of place, self, and others" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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| Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-LinzWhat it is: a well-researched and thought-provoking guide to defining what "the good life" means to you and how to create it for yourself.
Based on: the authors' titular and highly sought-after undergraduate course at Yale.
The first line: "Before he became the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama's life was going quite well by the usual standards." |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Twin Falls Public Library201 4th Ave E Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 208-733-2964
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